Here comes more
whimsical prog-rock from elusive Swede Magnus Lundberg. If
Google's anything to go by, I appear to be the main online source of
information about his goings-on – a strange state of affairs, seeing
as his music is both delightfully vibrant and remarkably accessible.
Expect no less with colourful Iulpius Dyn, whose progressive
lunacy owes as much to Danny Elfman as it does King
Crimson or Gong. Unlike some of his past releases, this
albumette is completely instrumental, allowing the keyboards and
guitar some deserved limelight. Lundberg shines brilliantly on this
record's nine minute finale, a momentous, multi-staged adventure led
by a distorted guitar part and filled out with an ominous bassline,
spirited drumwork, and juicy organ playing. The composition is
sufficiently melodic, but hooks take a backseat to dynamics, the
whole thing boasting an exaggerated dramaticism, somehow
persistently reminiscent of work by Oingo Boingo. Opener
“Unuo Floro” is also exceptional, led principally by resplendent
synthesized horns, whereas “Transiro” provides most blissful gloom.

Ogo Dys is not an easy man to get a
hold of – email appears to be
the only confirmed method of contact with him – but the sonically
curious would be wise to obtain Iupius Dyn. It's a lo-fi
treasure – a tad unpolished, no doubt, but vibrating with
musicianship and soul.